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WJ08 YSL

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,686 mi
Last recorded134,686 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 YSL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 134,686 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 134,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 131,049 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 127,323 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 121,735 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 121,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 113,628 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 107,054 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 107,054 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front wipers

Pass 8 Apr 2013 93,032 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,013 miles

nos plate spacing appears to be slightly larger than it should be

Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,220 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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WJ08 YSL is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 93,631 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ08 YSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WJ08 YSL registered?

WJ08 YSL is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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